LOOK695 Posted April 21, 2015 Share With Rushka, the older one and the ball flying past Mienkes nose Uni and Tumbleweed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Fish Posted April 21, 2015 Share We rescued these two three year old brothers from a very neglected state last week, imagine our surprise when we let them out in the run and they ran smack into the fence and were falling in holes. It turns out they are totally blind at three years old. Their so called owner didn't even know they were blind The place they were kept also had a male and female Boerbull, none are sterilised and the female was on heat so you can imagine the trauma these boys went through with the Boerbull wanting to fight them all the time and they couldn't see. We took them to the eye specialist today and the problem is hereditary cataracts probably caused by inbreeding. We are trying to raise enough money to get the operation done to restore their sight and then will be looking for homes for them. They have never known a car, collar and leash or any affection but are responding well and have lots of love to give. They are a real handful at the moment being very confused, scared and blind, if we separate them by even a few metres they start crying for each other. 20150421_091315.jpgIm actually speechless - on so many levels.I feel like I cant deal with this human ignorance & utter cruelty anymore. Keep us posted please Ian - either on Fb or here. Payday is coming soon - this month there have been too many worthy causes. Heartbreaking. IanJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted April 21, 2015 Share We rescued these two three year old brothers from a very neglected state last week, imagine our surprise when we let them out in the run and they ran smack into the fence and were falling in holes. It turns out they are totally blind at three years old. Their so called owner didn't even know they were blind The place they were kept also had a male and female Boerbull, none are sterilised and the female was on heat so you can imagine the trauma these boys went through with the Boerbull wanting to fight them all the time and they couldn't see. We took them to the eye specialist today and the problem is hereditary cataracts probably caused by inbreeding. We are trying to raise enough money to get the operation done to restore their sight and then will be looking for homes for them. They have never known a car, collar and leash or any affection but are responding well and have lots of love to give. They are a real handful at the moment being very confused, scared and blind, if we separate them by even a few metres they start crying for each other. 20150421_091315.jpgIan what would the cost of such opertain be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted April 21, 2015 Share We rescued these two three year old brothers from a very neglected state last week, imagine our surprise when we let them out in the run and they ran smack into the fence and were falling in holes. It turns out they are totally blind at three years old. Their so called owner didn't even know they were blind The place they were kept also had a male and female Boerbull, none are sterilised and the female was on heat so you can imagine the trauma these boys went through with the Boerbull wanting to fight them all the time and they couldn't see. We took them to the eye specialist today and the problem is hereditary cataracts probably caused by inbreeding. We are trying to raise enough money to get the operation done to restore their sight and then will be looking for homes for them. They have never known a car, collar and leash or any affection but are responding well and have lots of love to give. They are a real handful at the moment being very confused, scared and blind, if we separate them by even a few metres they start crying for each other. 20150421_091315.jpg That's terrible!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted April 21, 2015 Share Ian what would the cost of such opertain be?Not cheap unfortunately, as they need lens replacements as well we are looking at R20k each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted April 21, 2015 Share Not cheap unfortunately, as they need lens replacements as well we are looking at R20k each.Ouch ok that was more than i was expecting. I will donate R2000 as a start towards their fund. PLease can you send me banking details. 428 others, Little Fish, IanJ and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Vinci Posted April 21, 2015 Share Anyone in the Cape in need of a new furry companion?? Roxy's owners were evicted and she needs a new home. She has been tested and has no nasties. I would take her on a heart beat but I can't. I wanted to foster her but I'm going up to Sutherland for the TK so I can't Little Fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted April 21, 2015 Share We rescued these two three year old brothers from a very neglected state last week, imagine our surprise when we let them out in the run and they ran smack into the fence and were falling in holes. It turns out they are totally blind at three years old. Their so called owner didn't even know they were blind The place they were kept also had a male and female Boerbull, none are sterilised and the female was on heat so you can imagine the trauma these boys went through with the Boerbull wanting to fight them all the time and they couldn't see. We took them to the eye specialist today and the problem is hereditary cataracts probably caused by inbreeding. We are trying to raise enough money to get the operation done to restore their sight and then will be looking for homes for them. They have never known a car, collar and leash or any affection but are responding well and have lots of love to give. They are a real handful at the moment being very confused, scared and blind, if we separate them by even a few metres they start crying for each other. 20150421_091315.jpgSo sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted April 22, 2015 Share We rescued these two three year old brothers from a very neglected state last week, imagine our surprise when we let them out in the run and they ran smack into the fence and were falling in holes. It turns out they are totally blind at three years old. Their so called owner didn't even know they were blind The place they were kept also had a male and female Boerbull, none are sterilised and the female was on heat so you can imagine the trauma these boys went through with the Boerbull wanting to fight them all the time and they couldn't see. We took them to the eye specialist today and the problem is hereditary cataracts probably caused by inbreeding. We are trying to raise enough money to get the operation done to restore their sight and then will be looking for homes for them. They have never known a car, collar and leash or any affection but are responding well and have lots of love to give. They are a real handful at the moment being very confused, scared and blind, if we separate them by even a few metres they start crying for each other. 20150421_091315.jpgIan, what are the chances an eye guy will donate his time? How about those with contacts in the medical world putting out feelers. Somewhere there must be an optalmologist dog lover willing to help. Worth a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 22, 2015 Share Not cheap unfortunately, as they need lens replacements as well we are looking at R20k each.Let us know details when you have them. Little Fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Fish Posted April 22, 2015 Share Let us know details when you have them. Account Name: Husky Rescue SABank: StandardBranch: Cape GateCode: 02 39 10Acc Number: 271474092 Ref: ApolloZeusMail POP to ian@huskyrescue.co.za so he can acknowledge donations. scotty and IanJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted April 22, 2015 Share Ouch ok that was more than i was expecting. I will donate R2000 as a start towards their fund. PLease can you send me banking details. Wow I really wasn't looking for donations but I should have known the Hub crowd are always generous especially when it comes to animals. Please see the post by Little Fish with the bank details from our Facebook post. Thank you so much from me, Apollo and Zeus. I will keep you updated with their progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted April 22, 2015 Share Ian, what are the chances an eye guy will donate his time? How about those with contacts in the medical world putting out feelers. Somewhere there must be an optalmologist dog lover willing to help. Worth a try? I am not sure if human ophthalmologists work on animals but there is only one animal specialist in South Africa located in Fourways. They have been known to give discounts in the past but they normally do that at the invoice stage not when quoting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted April 22, 2015 Share Ouch ok that was more than i was expecting. I will donate R2000 as a start towards their fund. PLease can you send me banking details. Pay day coming up, will be happy to make a donation as well Little Fish, Wil6 and IanJ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted April 22, 2015 Share I am not sure if human ophthalmologists work on animals but there is only one animal specialist in South Africa located in Fourways. They have been known to give discounts in the past but they normally do that at the invoice stage not when quoting.Breaks my heart all of these stories. Wish I, or someone with the same goal in mind, could win the UK Lotto and lend a hand to all the shelters and animal in need out there. Are you going to ride the 94.7 for Husky Rescue again? IanJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted April 22, 2015 Share Breaks my heart all of these stories. Wish I, or someone with the same goal in mind, could win the UK Lotto and lend a hand to all the shelters and animal in need out there. Are you going to ride the 94.7 for Husky Rescue again? For sure, entry and pledge form are already in, we actually need some more quite quickly as we can't register as a charity until we have 20 confirmed entries so if you are keen again? Edited April 22, 2015 by IanJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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